Energy Flashcards
Potential Energy
Energy that has the potential to do work.
Kinetic Energy
Energy that is quickly transformed into movement.
Nuclear
relating to the nucleus of an atom.
Mechanical
the motion of large objects
Thermal
relating to heat.
Movement
an act of moving.
Chemical
a distinct compound or substance, especially one which has been artificially prepared or purified.
Electric
of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.
Light
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
Sound
vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person’s or animal’s ear.
Gravitational
relating to movement towards a centre of gravity.
Law of Conservation of Energy
a law that states that energy cannot be made or lost. However, energy can be transformed from one type to another or transferred from one object to another.
Electrical Energy
used to move charged particles through a wire from a power plant to our homes and businesses. The movement of a charged particle through a wire is called current, or more commonly, electricity.
Gravitational Potential Energy
energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.
Elastic Potential Energy
Elastic potential energy is Potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object, such as the stretching of a spring. It is equal to the work done to stretch the spring, which depends upon the spring constant k as well as the distance stretched.
